Vandalism posing a great risk to safety

Thursday, 6 January 2011

Vandalism in parts of the Southland District has the potential to risk lives, Southland District Council roading manager Michael Voss says.

"Bridge weight restriction signs have been vandalised and defaced, particularly in the Wallace area," Mr Voss said.

These signs are significantly important so that drivers know exactly what weight a bridge can and cannot hold without compromising safety and the bridge's structural integrity.

Failure to know this information could have dire outcomes, he said.

"Any such act could have serious consequences including injury or even death and any person found responsible would be prosecuted accordingly," Mr Voss said.